Paul Gascoigne 'rushed to intensive care after being found collapsed at home'

England icon Paul Gascoigne was admitted to intensive care in hospital after being found collapsed at home by a pal. Gazza, 58, is now said to be in a stable condition and recovering.

The former Tottenham and Newcastle star was found semi-conscious by a friend in his bedroom at home in Poole, Dorset, report The Sun. He was admitted to intensive care but is now stable and recovering in an acute medical unit.

His pal Steve Foster, who found Gazza, said: "He would like to thank everyone for the support he’s received so far from so many old friends who wish him well and want to see him back to his best."

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Foster drove Gascoigne to hospital after finding him, adding: "Paul is in hospital, which is the best possible place for him to be right now.” He is expected to remain there for several days.

Gazza is one of England's best-loved sports stars having shot to fame during the 1980s and 1990s.

After coming through the youth ranks at local club Newcastle United, he made his debut for the Magpies in April 1985. He scored 25 times in 104 games for the Toon before moving to Spurs.

In north London, he helped Tottenham to the FA Cup in 1991 and spent four years with the club before moving to Lazio. He later represented Rangers, Middlesbrough, Everton and Burnley.

But it was with England that Gazza captured the nation's heart. He made his debut in September 1988 under Bobby Robson and would go on to be a key part of the Three Lions' run to the semi-finals at Italia 90.

After picking up a booking against West Germany which would have kept him out of the final, Gary Lineker alerted the dugout to the fact Gascoigne was becoming upset in one of football's most enduring images.

Ultimately England were beaten on penalties and did not make the final, leading to Gazza crying on the pitch as he kissed the badge on his shirt and took the acclaim of the travelling supporters.

He was also part of the England side that reached the semi-finals of Euro 96 on home soil, again losing to Germany on penalties. His goal against Scotland in the group stage is one of the most famous in Three Lions history.

But he was controversially overlooked for the 1998 World Cup in France by Glenn Hoddle, ending his international career with 10 goals in 57 appearances.

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